Loren’s POV The morning at Sablethorn started earlier than anyone wanted. By the time we got there, the place was already awake. Not loud yet, but awake in the restless way that meant nobody had really slept. People moved around with too much purpose for that. The training grounds were being cleared, half finished conversations hanging in the cold morning air like everyone was trying to admit they were nervous. Members of Killers MC had already spread across the grounds, stretching, rolling stiff shoulders, acting like this was just another day when everyone knew it wasn’t. The first thing I noticed was Mia. She was quite early I must say. She was standing near the bikes with Cole, arms crossed while he said something that was clearly stupid enough to make her roll her eyes. She look

